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  • Because I know you've all been waiting for this: How to make a pwunderthebus Ingredients:1 part anger1 part crazyiness1 part empathy Method:Blend at a low speed for 30 seconds. Serve with a slice of fitness …

  • Any Dave Barry fans out there? Making Music magazine did a feature story on him this month. (This is one of the trades magazines we receive at work. Much to my surprise, I found them online.) In "Don't Judge a Book B…

  • Instant karma's gonna get you: MANCHESTER, N.H. - You'd think that just working at a Wendy's restaurant would be difficult for Ronald MacDonald. Now, the 22-year-old MacDonald — no relation to Ronald McDonald, the clown…

  • Monday. Stangely enough, I'm glad its here. An escape from food-fest-weekend. There are no leftovers at work. At least, not the edible kind. I still can't think about food. Ugh. Happy blogging. pw

  • We survived Thanksgiving dinner. All of it. From the pre-preparation Wednesday evening to the all day cook-a-thon Thursday to the self-indulgent gorging that will probably continue throughout the rest of the weekend. …

  • Stole this from Valreads You Are The Stuffing You're complicated and complex, yet all your pieces fit together.People miss you if you're gone - but they're not sure why. What Part of Thanksgiving Are You? …

  • For all my xangapals who are struggling, and also for those who are not, I hope you will follow this link and read what is posted there. I won't post the whole thing here, as I believe in giving credit where it is due (…

  • A Thanksgiving Prayer

    Oh, God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry; When I have work, help me to remember the jobless; When I have a warm home, help me to remember the homeless; When I am without pain, help me to remember thos…

  • Hello and happy Monday of a shorter week. At least for those of us in the US, celebrating Thanksgiving, the last of the non-commercialized holidays, and one of my personal favorites. For that very reason. Anyone old e…

  • Happy Friday. Have any great weekend plans? My plan is to avoid the grocery stores, at all costs. We did 98% of our shopping for Thanksgiving dinner last night. In an empty store. I shall only have to make one add…

  • The xangascript at the top of my page, begging me to become a premium member (fat chance) tells me I've been here 300 days. (No, not continuously. Don't be a smartass.) That is a LONG time for me and sticktoitivn…

  • I'm not one to talk about the weather much. Unless it does something to totally piss me off. Like throwing the worst of the four-letter words around.....cold, snow. I can deal with the lesser words, wind, rain. (Only…

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  • One Woman's Opinion

    Ever notice the difference between men and women? (NO, not THAT difference! We all know about that one.) I'm talking about something much more subtle. I'm talking about the double standards that exist regarding physi…

  • Quicky update (for inquiring minds....) At work yesterday I told DU about her brother moving out and the possibility of a girlfriend. Ever the bossy one (she's a redhead and female = lethal combination) and her brother…

  • Something happened yesterday that I have always dreamed about, but had doubts I'd actually see for myself. Boy-child moved out. I had nearly resigned myself to the fact that he would always live in the basement. But w…

  • You Should Get a PhD in Liberal Arts (like political science, literature, or philosophy) You're a great thinker and a true philosopher.You'd make a talented professor or writer. What Advanced Degree Should …

  • This was a part of my horrorscope for today. It made me laugh out loud. "Don't count on anything or anyone today and you won't be disappointed. Setbacks at work will be partly due to your attitude." I never count on a…

  • Its good to shock them all once in awhile

    I was greeted first thing this morning by dh saying, "What are YOU doing up?" (Granted, it was 7 a.m.) I responded by reminding him I had an appointment for a haircut at 8. I decided to go to work as soon as I was fin…

  • Yesterday was a most unusual day. Right down to the post I made yesterday afternoon that disappeared. When I woke up (or I should say, got out of bed, as I don't believe I woke up for quite awhile after being upright a…

  • ~*~ Hump Day Humor ~*~

    In lieu of anything personally creative or imaginative today, I offer these: (we can only hope) Happy blogging. pw

  • Stargazerdreams asked a question in my comment section that I'd like to address. I'm always at a loss how to handle these situations. Should I respond on her page, and blog in her comment section? Should I respond on …

  • Pet Peeve #1023: Homophones

    Homophones. Words that sound alike, but have different spellings and meanings. We're (were) all aware of them. Some of us more than others. They are the pesky bits of language that can successfully avoid spell check,…

  • Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it. pw

  • A Hearty Hoosier Hail™ to my newest subscribers. I hope you read the disclaimer before boarding the bus. Management is not responsible for any injuries incurred aboard a bus that is out of control. I am not resp…

  • Your Blogging Type is Logical and Principled You like to voice your well thought out opinions on your blog.And if someone doesn't like what you write, you really don't care!Serious and blunt, sometimes people…

  • Search for Intelligent Life

    I was thinking last night (scary, I know, let's not dwell) about the (as HC13 would phrase it) 'metric assload' of highly intelligent, interesting, talented and entertaining people I have become acquainted with through x…

  • Equal Opportunity Potshots

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  • Interesting happenings at the office meeting yesterday. Big Boss blindsided Ms Stupidvisor with a slight demotion. She is no longer in charge of the front counter and staff. A long time coming (at least it seemed so, …

  • It did. Office meeting in the early a.m. Have a great hump day. Happy blogging. pw

  • Its a red letter day. I have successfully weaned myself off Zoloft. I'm thinking I can handle the depression much easier than I can the side affects it causes. If not, I can always have the doc prescribe something els…

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